by Susan Mussi

PRESS MOLDING

Press molding is the method used to make plates with a slight curve that are in one piece. .

There are two types –

A hump mold curves outwards and a flat, rolled out piece of clay is laid over it. It is usually made with a handle, to make separating it from the clay easier.A drop mold is formed with the curved shape of a plate indented and the clay is laid (dropped) into it. Read more about: Mold – Press Mold